The games are coming thick and fast in December, however, and although he expects a difficult game at Dens Park – especially with former Gers striker Kenny Miller among the goals – Tavernier is hopeful they can rediscover their form in the Sky Live clash.

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“We have the luxury of this month being so busy and [after] dropping points against Aberdeen, now we can get back to winning ways,” he told Sky Sports News.

“I expect a tough game. Every time we have gone there it has been tough and they picked up a good result the other night (4-0 at home to Hamilton), so they will be full of confidence.

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“Kenny (Miller) scored a hat-trick and he will be looking forward to playing against us again, so we have got to put on a better performance than we did against Aberdeen.

“He has still not lost his pace or acceleration and his finishing quality is still there. I believe he can go on for a few more years and he is showing he still has a lot in him.”